Louis Latour - Ardeche - Chardonnay2016
WHITE WINE
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Producer
Maison Louis Latour
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Blend
100% Chardonnay
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Country
France
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Region
Couteaux de l'Ardeche
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Appellation
Ardeche
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UPC
0 26861 20010 6
Technical Details
Description
Maison Louis Latour is one of the most innovative producers in Burgundy whilst maintaining its traditional image. With a view to expanding the business in 1979, the valley of the Ardeche river with its clay and limestone-based soils was chosen as the ideal location to produce a topquality
Chardonnay wine. The Chardonnay d'Ardeche is aged in stainless steel vats for approximately 10 months. It is a fresh and easy to drink wine.
Food pairing
Aperitif - charcuterie - fish
Tasting notes
The Chardonnay de l'Ardeche 2016 has a beautiful yellow colour with green hints. The wine is fresh revealing aromas of pear and white peach. A refined and balanced wine.
Harvest
Average vine age: 25 years
Soil: Clay and limestone
Average yield: 45 hl/ha
Harvest: Mechanical
Vinification
Fermentation: Traditional in stainless steel vats, temperature controlled with complete malolactic fermentation
Ageing: 8 to 10 months ageing in stainless steel vats